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PATROL CORNER I t's Be an Inter-Galactic Enviro Detective Spring. The weather has warmed up, the birds are returning, and the snow has gone. May is when many Scouting programs become environmentally-focused. What galvanizes our interest and attention Perhaps it's the litter we find on the ground, built up over the winter. Perhaps it's the oily puddles on roads near our homes. The evidence of pollution spurs us all on to action. These projects (taken from "Green Ideas", Redpath Museum, McGill University) are perfect for patrol leaders to use with their Scouts. Scientists from Outer Space Your Scouts will use detective skills, while they learn to 'interpret' litter. Garbage can actually tell an interesting story. Begin by having each Scout collect three pieces of litter from the ground near your meeting area — a local park, school grounds, someone's front yard. Tell your Scouts that they'll use the litter for the next activity, but give no more information. It'll build mystery! When they return, get the Scouts to spread their litter out on a mat. Now tell your Scouts that each one is a space sci- by Ian Mitchell entist who has just landed on a strange new planet. The planet is shrouded in impenetrable darkness; further observation or exploration is impossible due to the darkness. Your spaceship's robots have scanned the entire area and have returned carrying only the items before them. These objects prove that life exists on the planet, but you don't know what type of life. Using only the information that the litter provides, draw as many conclusions about this planet's life forms as possible. What do the inhabitants look like What do they eat and drink Where do they live Do they have eyes How intelligent are they For example, if your alien space scientists find a pop can, the discovery could lead to many logical deductions and questions, including: • What types of metals are used and produced on the planet • What shape of hands do the planet's creatures have • What types of tools do the creatures use to open cans Make sure your Scouts use their imaginations. It's okay to form conclusions or deductions that are logical, yet known to be false. (Everyone should think up one or two of these.) Once the Scouts have finished, get them to present their conclusions to the patrol. Each patrol should choose their funniest and or most logical conclusion to present to the troop. Afterwards, discuss what archaeologists might learn about our society's garbage in five thousand years. Will generations in the distant future respect us, or hold us in contempt if they could see our garbage Now available at participating Scout Shops across Canada. This stove is ideal for trips that demand larger pots. It features a compact, collapsing design for efficient packing and stable operation. Weighs 383 g and produces 12,000 BTUs of heat. Complete with a nylon stuff sack and Green Key" cartridge puncturing key. Catalogue No. 56-332 Coleman®, max Activity #2: Oil Spill Cleanup What problems do oil spills cause Your Scouts will soon know the answer. You'll need pie plates, water, cooking or motor oil, small pieces of cloth, spoons, cotton balls, string, feathers, sawdust, dishwashing detergent, and any other material you think may clean up oil. Each patrol should half-fill a pie plate with water, then "spill" some oil into it. Using the materials provided, your Scouts should try cleaning up the oil. Let them try soaking up the oil with cloth, cotton balls, or sawdust. Does it scoop up nicely with a spoon or feather Before each new attempt, get patrol members to predict the success of their next clean-up attempt, and why it might work or fail. Patrols should discuss these questions at the end of the experiment. Which clean-up method works best How long did it take Are some methods completely ineffective Which ones Would any of these methods work against a big oil spill in the ocean What other problems would they face (e.g. tides, currents, fish) The new Scout program encourages youths to develop and practise their own "environmental code" after exploring the potential impact of outdoor activities on nature. These activities offer a natural lead-in to this area — perfect for a rainy day at camp. A 28 THE LEADER, May 1998
ing cLiMcit ith New ourcef everal new climate change educational resources have been developed by Environment Canada and other groups to bring climate change to your piace of learning.The resources have been designed to help educators and leaders inform youth about climate change, its causes and impacts, and the role we all can play in slowing its onset. Both elementary and secondary level resources are available, in the form of tested teaching kits, factsheets and background reference material. Most of the resources are available over the Internet and all resources are available in both official languages. Call us today to find out about our resources and how you can help get youth involved in climate change. environmental challenges for the coming years is climate change. It is particularly difficult to address because its impacts and solutions cross borders and generations.These new educational resources can help all of us engage youth in finding ways to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. Our climate is changing and we all need to work together if we are going to address this global issue. Christine S. Stewart Minister of Environment eNviroNMeNt coNada re/ource/ ^fe A Matter of Degrees: A Primer on Climate Change 2fz A 90-page reference book, suitable for educators and secondary students. A Change in our Climate: What's going on in our greenhouse An introductory factsheet for elementary or intermediate levels. Canada's Transportation Challenge A tabloid-style discussion guide suitable for educators or secondary students. To order any of the above publications please call 1-800-668-6767 and ask for Educational Resources. For more information on climate change, you can also visit Environment Canada's climate change website at http://www.ec.gc.ca/cc other re/ource/ AvaiLabLe thi/ /priNg TEA's Our Changing Climate A junior level curriculum unit with over 100 pages of lessons, experiments and community activities. For details, please e-mail tea@web.net or call I -800-668-6767. Climate Change Awareness and Action A complete education package for high schools from the Pembina Institute, $39.80. Please call 1-800-884-3515. Website: www.pembina.org Environment Canada Environnement Canada Global Climate Change Canada
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